US Bridges

Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 2.2 MI of Hephzibah · Structure no. 000000024550880

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,140 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWillis Foreman RD
CrossesSpirit Creek
Location2.2 MI of Hephzibah
RouteCounty Highway 1515
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.34646, -82.09073
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2024)
Projected traffic4,140 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Foreman RD over Spirit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.